OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs

Sarah Lyon, OTR/L
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Earn your OT CEUs by listening to our episodes for free, then logging into the OT Potential Club to take a short quiz and download your certificate. Each week (with breaks for major holidays), we host a live-recorded conversation exploring cutting-edge trends, timely hot topics, and the most impactful developments shaping occupational therapy today.  Our expert guests help you pull out actionable insights you can apply immediately in practice. Designed for both occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and OT students the OT Potential Podcast is your go-to source for AOTA-approved, evidence-driven occupational therapy continuing education.

  1. #132 Deciding if a Child Needs OT with Alyson Stover

    5H AGO

    #132 Deciding if a Child Needs OT with Alyson Stover

    Most parents start their OT journey with a frantic Google search: “Does my child need OT?” Unfortunately, the answers they find are often buried in vague recommendations about “missing milestones.” In this one-hour course, former AOTA President and pediatric practice owner Alyson Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP explores how we can move beyond ambiguity. We’ll dive into actionable strategies for improving clarity and access, ensuring that therapists can empower parents and providers to connect children with the right services at the most critical times. See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/deciding-if-a-child-needs-ot See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Check our our live webinar schedule here: https://otpotential.com/live-ot-ceu-webinars Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    1 hr
  2. #131 OT and Multiple Sclerosis Treatment with Makeda N. Jackson

    MAR 6

    #131 OT and Multiple Sclerosis Treatment with Makeda N. Jackson

    Multiple Sclerosis (MS) remains the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in adults aged 18–65. Because of its prevalence and the vital role of therapy in management, it is a clinical area we return to often at OT Potential. We previously explored this topic through the inspiring lens of Dr. Sarah Adam, OTD, OTR/L—a professor and Paralympic medalist living with MS. In this upcoming one-hour course, we continue the conversation by diving into the latest evidence-based research through the lens of an outpatient neurological specialist. Joining us is Makeda N. Jackson, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist. Dr. Jackson will share her expert perspective on the clinical logistics of MS care, focusing on: Evidence-Based AssessmentTargeted InterventionPatient Education/ CoachingYou will walk away with practical, actionable knowledge. Plus, we are assembling a treatment guide for you to reference—synthesizing insights from this and our past conversations on MS—to help you provide the highest level of care. See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/ot-and-multiple-sclerosis-treatment See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Check our our live webinar schedule here: https://otpotential.com/live-ot-ceu-webinars Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    1h 1m
  3. #130 How OTs and PTs Get Paid with Dana Strauss

    FEB 27

    #130 How OTs and PTs Get Paid with Dana Strauss

    Why does therapy often feel undervalued by the systems we serve? To change the future of our professions, we must first understand the forces that shape today’s Medicare and private payer models—and ultimately, your reimbursement. In this session, we sit down with DPT and policy expert Dana Strauss to pull back the curtain on the reimbursement landscape. Together, we’ll explore why the current system prioritizes procedures over longitudinal care and, more importantly, identify the strategic levers we can pull to shift the needle. You’ll leave this course with a clear understanding of three concrete advocacy efforts we can rally around in 2026, and a practical roadmap for making them happen. Join us to turn frustration into informed action and help usher in a new era where the true value of therapy is recognized. Resources: Therapy Reimbursement Guide (https://otpotential.com/blog/therapy-reimbursement) Advocacy Playbook for OTs & PTs (https://otpotential.com/blog/therapy-advocacy-for-pt-and-ot) See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/how-ots-and-pts-get-paid See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Check our our live webinar schedule here: https://otpotential.com/live-ot-ceu-webinars Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    1h 2m
  4. #129 Therapy Documentation in 2026 with Pedro Teixeira

    FEB 20

    #129 Therapy Documentation in 2026 with Pedro Teixeira

    While the landscape of healthcare is shifting beneath our feet, the most tangible change in daily practice since the arrival of AI has been our documentation. Over the past two years, we have moved beyond the initial excitement of AI scribes and chat interfaces. As we look ahead to Therapy Documentation in 2026, the conversation is shifting from “how do we save time?” to “how can data and analytics help us in real-time?” We are entering an era where documentation is no longer a static record of the past, but a dynamic tool that augments our clinical reasoning and patient care. We are thrilled to welcome to the podcast Pedro Teixeira, MD, PhD. Dr. Teixeira is the co-founder of PredictionHealth (now part of Prompt Health) and a leading expert in using biomedical informatics to bring intelligent automation into the rehab workflow. In this episode, we’ll discuss: Industry-wide technology adoptionDocumentation KPIs and metricsEmerging clinical data dashboardsFuture-focused patient care visionSee full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/therapy-documentation-in-2026 See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Check our our live webinar schedule here: https://otpotential.com/live-ot-ceu-webinars Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    1h 1m
  5. #128 How to Plan a Great OT Session with Rachel Egan

    FEB 13

    #128 How to Plan a Great OT Session with Rachel Egan

    There is a foundational skillset essential to occupational therapy that often isn't covered in school: The ability to design a 60-minute session that is both clinically transformative and operationally sound. Bridging the gap between high-level evidence-like task-specific practice for stroke recovery-and the realities of billing codes and patient engagement is no small feat. It is this specific ability to structure "best practice" into a seamless, hour-long experience that separates the master clinician from the novice. In this 1 hour course, we sit down with Rachel Egan, OTR/L, CHT, COMT, a master clinician and rehab manager who understands this complexity firsthand. As an operational leader at NovaCare overseeing 13 clinics, Rachel balances the dual demands of high-quality patient care and administrative excellence. You'll leave this course ready to plan great OT sessions of your own. See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/how-to-plan-a-great-ot-session See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Check our our live webinar schedule here: https://otpotential.com/live-ot-ceu-webinars Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    55 min
  6. #127 Intro to NICU OT with Nicole Bazinet

    FEB 6

    #127 Intro to NICU OT with Nicole Bazinet

    Occupational therapy in the NICU is one of the most specialized and sensitive practice areas in our profession. The transition from traditional clinical settings to the high-stakes, high-tech environment of neonatal care requires a fundamental shift in how we approach both assessment and intervention. Whether you are an OT looking to move into the NICU or a pediatric therapist wanting to better understand the early medical history of the infants on your caseload, this course will walk you through essential neuroprotective strategies that optimize long-term outcomes. You’ll leave more confident in navigating the complexities of neonatal care—from performing specialized assessments to implementing interventions that protect the developing brain. Joining us for this course is neonatal therapist and lactation consultant, Nicole Bazinet, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC, CNT, NTMTC who will share hard-earned advice from her years in this setting. In this course, we will cover: OT assessmentCommon interventionsPartnering with parentsYou will leave this course empowered to support our tiniest patients and their families during this critical window of development. See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/how-to-plan-a-great-ot-session See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    55 min
  7. #126 Neuro Recovery After Stroke with Henry Hoffman

    JAN 30

    #126 Neuro Recovery After Stroke with Henry Hoffman

    Are you fully using the critical window of opportunity after stroke to support neuro-recovery during your OT sessions—or are you unintentionally devoting valuable rehab time to compensation? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Henry Hoffman to explore why prioritizing recovery—when possible—matters, and how occupational therapy professionals can more intentionally drive neuroplastic change after stroke. Together, we break down core principles that support recovery-oriented practice, including: Motor learning over compensationHigh-repetition, task-specific practiceSensory-rich feedback to shape movementWe also unpack emerging neuroscience from the past few years that supports this approach—and translate it into real-world practice. You’ll hear practical examples of what these principles can look like across education, assessment, and intervention, helping you reflect on how recovery-focused your current stroke practice truly is. Whether you work in inpatient rehab, outpatient neuro, home health, or education, this episode will challenge and refine how you think about recovery, compensation, and the powerful role OT professionals play in post-stroke neuro-rehabilitation. See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/neuro-recovery-after-stroke See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    59 min
  8. #125 Intro to Mental Health OT with Michelle Burlyga

    JAN 16

    #125 Intro to Mental Health OT with Michelle Burlyga

    Mental health is one of occupational therapy’s smallest practice areas. Because relatively few OTs work in traditional mental health settings, it can feel like an enigma: What does mental health OT actually look like day to day?Where do we fit on interdisciplinary teams?And how does occupation truly show up in mental health care?At the same time, there may be no better home for occupational therapy’s core values than mental health practice. In this course, Intro to Mental Health OT, we zoom out to ground you in the big picture—while also getting practical about what mental health OT looks like in real clinical contexts. We’ll be joined by a practicing occupational therapist and champion of the profession, Michelle Burlyga, OTR/L. Together, we’ll walk through: Common assessments used in mental health OTCore treatment approaches and intervention strategiesKey considerations for mental health practice that differ from other OT settingsWhy mental health competencies are increasingly essential—no matter where you practiceYou’ll leave with a clearer mental model of mental health occupational therapy—and a stronger sense of how OT’s distinct focus on occupation can play a powerful role in supporting mental health and recovery. See full course details here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses/intro-to-mental-health-ot See all OT CEU courses here: https://otpotential.com/ceu-podcast-courses Support the show by using the OTPOTENTIAL Medbridge Code: https://otpotential.com/blog/promo-code-for-medbridge Try 2 free OT Potential courses here: https://otpotential.com/free-ot-ceus Support the show

    58 min
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Earn your OT CEUs by listening to our episodes for free, then logging into the OT Potential Club to take a short quiz and download your certificate. Each week (with breaks for major holidays), we host a live-recorded conversation exploring cutting-edge trends, timely hot topics, and the most impactful developments shaping occupational therapy today.  Our expert guests help you pull out actionable insights you can apply immediately in practice. Designed for both occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and OT students the OT Potential Podcast is your go-to source for AOTA-approved, evidence-driven occupational therapy continuing education.

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